Instead, organizers have gone in a different direction, bringing shows to seniors’ residences on a mobile stage. And, beginning this week, they turned a small part of the festival site into a venue for drive-in movies, music and comedy shows to run for the next few weeks, with the famous hot air balloons tethered in the background when weather allows.But while Boivin’s large-scale festival can’t operate under the current rules, he believes smaller events can make it work.Francois Chevrier, the director of a group combining festivals, tourist attractions and other events, said that many regional festivals are planning to go ahead following the government’s announcement.